New York faces rising health insurance premiums and coverage loss as federal funding cuts impact the Essential Plan, affecting over 450,000 enrollees and increasing pressures on healthcare providers.
New York enacts law requiring health insurers to cover follow-up lung cancer screenings without cost-sharing, promoting early detection and reducing financial barriers.
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz visits Hudson Valley, NY, for discussions on strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, addressing workforce shortages, and improving healthcare access and affordability.
Starting 2027, New York insurers must cover lung cancer follow-up screening and diagnostics without member cost sharing, following clinical guidelines and allowing insurer medical management.
About 140,000 New Yorkers face nearly 40% ACA premium hikes as enhanced federal subsidies expire Dec. 31, with no Congressional deal to extend support.
New York lawmakers are focusing on enhancing oversight of P&C insurance claims and pricing to address the state's growing affordability crisis. Regulatory efforts aim to improve pricing transparency and fairness in the insurance market.
New York's long-term care insurance market experiences significant premium increases due to rising claims and longevity, prompting regulatory and legislative responses. Learn about market challenges and policy developments.
New York's DFS issues uniform regulations for hurricane deductibles in homeowners insurance, effective 2026, standardizing definitions, notices, and application criteria statewide.
The NY Appellate Division reverses a weapon possession conviction due to 33-day delay in trial testimony tied to Attorney General investigation, emphasizing speedy trial rights.
Mike Lawler's efforts to repeal and phase out ACA tax credits contribute to rising health care costs for New Yorkers during open enrollment, impacting insurance affordability.
